Mat-Su Windstorm Batters Valley: Widespread Outages, Roof Damage, and Rising Community Concerns

High winds brought down this tree onto a garage along Settlers Bay Road, adding to the growing list of storm damage across the Valley. Alaska Headline Living ©️ By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025 MATANUSKA-SUSITNA VALLEY – A powerful, prolonged windstorm continues to hammer the Mat-Su, leaving thousands without electricity, damaging businesses, […]

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Breaking Wind: High Wind Warning for Entire Mat-Su Region Through Sunday

Traffic moves under darkening skies at the Glenn Highway’s 2nd Knik River Bridge near Milepost 31.1 on Friday evening, as high winds begin pushing through the Mat-Su. Photo: Alaska 511 By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for the entire Matanuska Valley, with dangerous conditions expected […]

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🏕 Public-Camping Ban in Palmer, Alaska

Severe weather and unsanitary conditions attract wildlife, including bears, to encampments. This has led to dangerous situations that endanger both people and animals./Alaska Headline Living © By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | October 2025 On October 28, 2025, the Palmer City Council introduced and approved Ordinance Serial No. 25-005: “Establishing Chapter 9.37, ‘Camping on […]

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